Chapter 520 — WILDLIFE

(520 ILCS 5/2.33a) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.33a) Sec. 2.33a. Trapping. (a) It is unlawful to fail to visit and remove all animals from traps staked out, set, used, tended, placed or maintained at least once each calendar day. (b) It is unlawful for any person to place, set, use, or m…

(520 ILCS 5/2.33b) Sec. 2.33b. Computer-assisted remote hunting; prohibition. A person shall not operate, provide, sell, use, or offer to operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software or service that allows a person not physically present at the hunt site to remotely contr…

(520 ILCS 5/2.34) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.34) Sec. 2.34. Dog trials. (a) Dogs of any breed may be trained the year round in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (b) During the periods of time when it is unlawful to take species protected by this Act, the only firearms which s…

(520 ILCS 5/2.35) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.35) Sec. 2.35. Wild game birds or fur-bearing mammals. (a) Migratory game birds, or any part or parts thereof, may be possessed only in accordance with the regulations of the federal government. (b) Except as provided in Sections 3.21, 3.23,…

(520 ILCS 5/2.36) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.36) Sec. 2.36. It shall be unlawful to buy, sell, or barter, or offer to buy, sell, or barter, and for a commercial institution, other than a regularly operated refrigerated storage establishment, to have in its possession any of the wild bi…

(520 ILCS 5/2.36a) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.36a) Sec. 2.36a. Value of protected species; violations. (a) A person commits a Class 3 felony if the person, for profit or commercial purposes, knowingly captures or kills, possesses, offers for sale, sells, offers to barter, barters, offe…

(520 ILCS 5/2.37) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.37) Sec. 2.37. Authority to kill wildlife responsible for damage. (a) Subject to federal regulations and Section 3 of the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act, the Department may authorize owners and tenants of lands or their agents, w…

(520 ILCS 5/2.38) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.38) Sec. 2.38. No person shall at any time: (1) falsify, alter or change in any manner, or provide deceptive or false information required for, any license, permit or tag issued under the provisions hereof; (2) falsify any record required by…

(520 ILCS 5/2.39) Sec. 2.39. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-529, eff. 8-28-07. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-14.)

(520 ILCS 5/2.4) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.4) Sec. 2.4. The term birds of prey shall include all species of owls, falcons, hawks, kites, harriers, ospreys and eagles. It shall be unlawful for any person, organization or institution to take or possess a bird of prey (raptor) without fi…

(520 ILCS 5/2.5) Sec. 2.5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15. Repealed by P.A. 100-489, eff. 9-8-17.)

(520 ILCS 5/2.5a) Sec. 2.5a. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 99-308, eff. 8-7-15. Repealed by P.A. 100-489, eff. 9-8-17.)

(520 ILCS 5/2.6) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.6) Sec. 2.6. Pheasant season; limits. It shall be unlawful for any person to take cock pheasants except with shotgun or bow and arrow during the open season which will be set annually by the Director between the dates of October 15--January 3…

(520 ILCS 5/2.7) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.7) Sec. 2.7. It shall be unlawful for any person to take quail except with shotgun, or bow and arrow, and only during the open season which will be set annually by the Director between the dates of October 15th - January 31st, both inclusive.…

(520 ILCS 5/2.8) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.8) Sec. 2.8. It is unlawful for any person to take ruffed, sharp-tailed, and pinnated grouse (prairie chicken) in this State at any time. (Source: P.A. 81-382.)

(520 ILCS 5/2.9) (from Ch. 61, par. 2.9) Sec. 2.9. It shall be unlawful for any person to take or possess wild turkey unless they are taken or possessed in compliance with Sections 2.10 and 2.11 and any administrative rules issued pursuant to the provisions of such Sections. (Sou…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.1) Sec. 3.1. License and stamps required. (a) Before any person shall take or attempt to take any of the species protected by Section 2.2 for which an open season is established under this Act, he shall first have procured and possess a valid…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-1) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.1-1) Sec. 3.1-1. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-91.)

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-2) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.1-2) Sec. 3.1-2. Veterans who, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, are at least 10% disabled with service-related disabilities or in receipt of total disability pensions and former prisoners of war may hunt and…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-3) Sec. 3.1-3. Deer, waterfowl, and wild turkey outfitter permit; application and fees. Before any person provides or offers to provide, for compensation, outfitting services for deer, waterfowl, or wild turkey hunting, that person must apply for and receive a per…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-4) Sec. 3.1-4. Military members returning from mobilization and service outside the United States. (a) After returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, the Illinoi…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-5) Sec. 3.1-5. Apprentice Hunter License Program. (a) The Department shall establish an Apprentice Hunter License Program. The purpose of this Program shall be to extend limited hunting privileges, in lieu of obtaining a valid hunting license, to persons intereste…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-6) (Text of Section from P.A. 99-869) Sec. 3.1-6. Special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses. (a) For the purpose of this Section: "Bona fide equity member" means an individual who: (1) (i) became a member upon the formation of the limited liability co…

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-7) Sec. 3.1-7. Terminally ill hunter or trapper licensing program. In order to facilitate hunting, trapping, and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person, the Director may issue any license, tag, permit, or stamp and waive fees, including transaction and …

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-9) Sec. 3.1-9. Youth Hunting and Trapping License. (a) Before any youth under 18 years of age shall take or attempt to take any species protected by Section 2.2 of this Code for which an open season is established, he or she shall first procure and possess a valid…

(520 ILCS 5/3.11) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.11) Sec. 3.11. Resident fur buyer permits. Any individual who is a resident of this State, who, within this State, receives, collects or buys, or who acts as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur…

(520 ILCS 5/3.12) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.12) Sec. 3.12. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 89-341, eff. 8-17-95. Repealed by P.A. 100-123, eff. 1-1-18.)

(520 ILCS 5/3.14) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.14) Sec. 3.14. Record keeping; fur buyers and non-resident auction participants. All fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall maintain records of the receipt, collection, purchase, and sale of green hides of fur-bearing mammals…

(520 ILCS 5/3.15) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.15) Sec. 3.15. Purchase of green hides. Any manufacturer, converter, or consumer who purchases or receives green hides of fur-bearing mammals for the purpose of dressing and fabricating them into fur garments or products, shall purchase such…

(520 ILCS 5/3.16) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.16) Sec. 3.16. Fur tanner permits. Any individual, who for other individuals, engages in the business of dressing, dyeing or tanning the green hides of fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, shall be a fur tanner in the meaning of this …

(520 ILCS 5/3.16a) Sec. 3.16a. Non-resident auction participation permit; fee. Any individual who is not a resident of this State and does not possess a non-resident fur buyer permit must obtain a non-resident auction participation permit to receive, collect, buy, or act as an ag…

(520 ILCS 5/3.18) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.18) Sec. 3.18. Non-resident fur buyers. Any individual not a resident of this State, who, within this State, receives, collects or buys, or who acts as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur-beari…

(520 ILCS 5/3.19) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.19) Sec. 3.19. Permit requirements. Each resident fur buyer, nonresident fur buyer, non-resident auction participant, fur-bearing mammal breeder, or fur tanner shall have his or her permit in his or her possession when receiving, collecting,…

(520 ILCS 5/3.2) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.2) Sec. 3.2. Hunting license; application; instruction. Before the Department or any county, city, village, township, incorporated town clerk or the clerk's duly designated agent or any other person authorized or designated by the Department …

(520 ILCS 5/3.20) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.20) Sec. 3.20. Reporting; fur buyers and non-resident auction participants. All fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall submit a report to the Department on forms provided by the Department showing the number and kinds of all …

(520 ILCS 5/3.21) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.21) Sec. 3.21. (a) Every person before engaging in the business of taxidermy shall obtain a license for such purpose from the Department. Application for such license shall be filed with the Department and shall set forth the name of the app…

(520 ILCS 5/3.22) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.22) Sec. 3.22. Issuance of scientific and special purpose permits. Scientific permits may be granted by the Department to any properly accredited person at least 18 years of age, permitting the capture, marking, handling, banding, or collect…

(520 ILCS 5/3.23) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.23) Sec. 3.23. Before any person shall hold, possess or engage in the raising of game mammals, game birds or migratory game birds protected by this Act, he shall procure a permit from the Department to do so. Any person desiring to possess, …

(520 ILCS 5/3.24) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.24) Sec. 3.24. Before any person, except permittees under Section 3.23 of this Act, shall engage in buying, selling or processing wild game for the purpose of buying, selling or shipping the same, including the carcasses of fur-bearing mamma…

(520 ILCS 5/3.25) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.25) Sec. 3.25. Any individual who, within the State of Illinois, holds, possesses or engages in the breeding or raising of live fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, except as provided in Sections 1.6 or 1.7, shall be a fur-bearing mam…

(520 ILCS 5/3.26) Sec. 3.26. Hound running area permits; requirements. (a) Any person owning, holding, or controlling by lease, for a term of at least 5 years, any contiguous tract of land having an area prescribed by administrative rule who desires to establish a hound running a…

(520 ILCS 5/3.27) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.27) Sec. 3.27. Any person owning, holding or controlling, by lease, which possession must be for a term of 5 or more years, any contiguous tract of land having an area of not less than 200 acres, and not more than 1280 acres, with at least 1…

(520 ILCS 5/3.28) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.28) Sec. 3.28. The licensee of any licensed game breeding and hunting preserve area may take, or authorize to be taken, on licensed areas and within the season fixed and designated, and in such numbers as herein provided, the following: (a) …

(520 ILCS 5/3.29) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.29) Sec. 3.29. For the purpose of this Act, game birds shall be released upon licensed game breeding and hunting preserve areas in a manner satisfactory to the Department. The licensee shall keep a register on forms prescribed by the Departm…

(520 ILCS 5/3.2a) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.2a) Sec. 3.2a. Every person holding any license, permit or stamp issued under the provisions hereof shall have it in his possession for immediate presentation for inspection to the officers and authorized employees of the Department, any she…

(520 ILCS 5/3.3) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.3) Sec. 3.3. Trapping license required. Before any person shall trap any of the mammals protected by this Act, for which an open trapping season has been established, he shall first procure a trapping license from the Department to do so. No …

(520 ILCS 5/3.30) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.30) Sec. 3.30. Game birds may be taken upon a Class A game breeding and hunting preserve area only during the period from September 1st to April 15th of each year, both dates inclusive. Game birds may be taken upon a Class B game breeding an…

(520 ILCS 5/3.31) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.31) Sec. 3.31. The Department may designate any operator of a licensed game breeding and hunting preserve area or any of his or its agents or employees as a special representative of the Department with power to enforce the game laws and to …

(520 ILCS 5/3.33) (from Ch. 61, par. 3.33) Sec. 3.33. The Department may either refuse to issue or refuse to renew or may suspend or may revoke any game breeding and hunting preserve area license or hound running area permit if the Department finds that such licensed area or the …

(520 ILCS 5/3.34) Sec. 3.34. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96. Repealed by P.A. 97-431, eff. 8-16-11.)